SnO2–TiO2 hybrid nanofibers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

Electrospun tin oxide multi-porous nanofibers simultaneously supporting improved dye-loading and charge transport are employed as photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells with high photovoltaic conversion efficiency. [Display omitted] •TiO2 nanoparticles are grown in SnO2 nanofibers pores.•Nanofiber...

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Published in:Solar energy 2016-07, Vol.132, p.395-404
Main Authors: Wali, Qamar, Bakr, Zinab H., Manshor, Nurul Ain, Fakharuddin, Azhar, Jose, Rajan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electron life time
Interfacial charge recombination
Photovoltaic
SnO2 nanofibers
TiO2–SnO2 composite
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Summary:Electrospun tin oxide multi-porous nanofibers simultaneously supporting improved dye-loading and charge transport are employed as photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells with high photovoltaic conversion efficiency. [Display omitted] •TiO2 nanoparticles are grown in SnO2 nanofibers pores.•Nanofibers composite was employed as photoanode for dye sensitized solar cells.•Synergistic photovoltaic parameters were observed.•Best performing devices showed efficiency up to 8%. Pristine SnO2 nanostructures typically result in low open circuit voltage (VOC)
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/j.solener.2016.03.037